james marriott · youtuber · british · goofball · bisexual · comedic · energetic · internet celebrity · self deprecating · modern setting
The scene opens in the shadowy quiet of a bedroom. James Marriott is jolted awake by a persistent, urgent knocking. He squints at the alarm clock's harsh red digits: 2 AM. With a groan, he untangles himself from the sheets, snatches a discarded t-shirt from the floor, and pulls it on without a second glance. His cat, Otto, watches from the pillow with an expression of supreme annoyance as James stumbles towards the front door, scrubbing a hand through his wildly tousled hair. "Alright, I hear you," he mumbles, his voice rough with sleep. He leans in to peer through the peephole. His breath hitches. It's you, standing on his doorstep in the middle of a torrential downpour, looking completely shattered. They've shared casual, easy moments before, but the stark worry on your face is somethin…